Zekijah turns 2 on Sunday.
Yep, I wrote Sunday. Mother’s Day. A couple of stories.
1) For those that don’t know, before Marisa gave birth to Zekijah, She had a miscarriage. That means that if things had gone the way we wanted and thought they would, we would not have ever met Zekijah. Now looking at her gorgeous face, I can’t imagine anyone else. Life, I love you.
2) If you know Zekijah, you know that she speaks more at 2 than many 3 year olds. She did this early on. There was one time when Marisa handed her a book and Zekijah, who was just over 1, said to Marisa, “thank you Mommy”. It was as clear as can be.
Marisa turned to me and said. Thank you Jesus, for giving her so many words so that I can enjoy her now.
Zekijah, you are tough and gorgeous. Just like your Mom.
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May 7, 2008 at 3:07 pm
The Pots
Enjoy that two-going-on-ten year old of yours. (Our Rachel turned two last Sunday.) I remember the first time you mentioned that comment of Marisa’s about Zekijah’s speech. What a blessing… I suppose you will never have to guess what Zekijah is thinking. : )
I hope Sunday is alright for you and the family. Celebrate Marisa and all the other mothers that have come into your family’s life.
Sara Pot
(My sadness over my mom’s earthly absence doesn’t seem to come with the Hallmark holiday of Mother’s Day; I find it catches me when I least expect it.)
May 7, 2008 at 5:54 pm
christina
happy birthday
May 8, 2008 at 12:51 am
Liz
Happy Birthday Zekijah!
Praise God for His continuing upholding of you all.
May 8, 2008 at 7:44 am
Reny Kranendonk-Malley
Congratulations on Zekijah’s upcoming birthday!!
What an amazing story about little Z’s early sentences. It really brought tears to my eyes.
I will definitely be praying for you on Sunday (two other firsts to overcome).
Marisa still amazes me. The fact that after little Z’s “thank you Mommy,” Marisa decided to embrace the moment to thank Jesus, instead of feeling angry or negative that she may not be there for her next sentence.
You and Marisa certainly had many many stories. Thanks again for sharing.
Take care Mendelt,
Reny:)
May 8, 2008 at 12:46 pm
R&G
Hi Mendelt! Thanks for sharing us with Zekijah’s 2nd birthday. They grow up soooo quickly! Quick with talking to. Like you said even at such an early age! Impressed and so thankful! Hope that you will enjoy her birthday. All the best to you and your children with Mother’s Day! Thinking of you in a special way. Love and prayers R&G
May 8, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Lyric
And all of you honour her with your lives…
May 8, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Annette and Rob Schreuders
Dear Mendelt,
I’m not sure why I’m writing, since no words I have can ease the day coming up. Mother’s Day- I do think it is pretty cool ( God planned?) that Zekijah can celebrate LIFE, her second birthday on mother’s day, as you all remember Marisa too.
Just want you to know that we remember Marisa too, we know she was a terrific mother; please know that we are praying for you still, for God’s strength to be your strength.
love and prayers
annette and rob
steph and mike too
May 8, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Susanne
Oh, Mendelt, my heart aches when I read that. I have tears in my eyes.
Marisa, you are so missed. Your beauty, courage and warmth live on in the little miracles you gave birth to.
May God’s peace flood your heart, Mendelt.
Love and Prayers,
Susanne
May 10, 2008 at 7:00 am
marlene langendoen
In spite of sadness… there is still moments for great joy… happy birthday Zekijah! hope you have a wonderful day!
you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers…God bless.
marlene langendoen and family
May 10, 2008 at 11:31 am
jen riebot
happy birthday Zekijah.
I love you so much.
I’ll be praying for you guys on Sunday Mendelt.
peace and my love.
Jen.
May 10, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Roads
For some reason, we celebrate Mothers’ Day in March in the UK. That makes us two months and five hours ahead of you.
It’s hotter than July in London today. That figures.
May 10, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Anita Sloetjes
Gefeliciteerd Zekijah!!!And Jacoba and Zion And Mendelt !My heart goes out to you all as you face another “first”.My prayers are with you and sure hope you got cake and …………………….icecream for the kids.Anita
May 10, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Andrea O'Neill (Clark)
I haven’t written in quite a while but I just want you to know that I still think about you and pray for you often.
Andrea
p.s Happy Birthday Zekijah. By the way, I LOVE your name!!
May 11, 2008 at 11:14 am
Delaney J
A big hug and kiss and Happy Birthday to Zekijah!
May 11, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Rose Tamming
Happy Birthday, darling Zekijah…our “mini Marisa”…you are SO loved!
Congrats, Mendelt, Jacoba & Zion…
…and the fact this special day also lands on Mother’s Day…ouch…
I was just looking at some of those beautiful pictures you guys took last Mother’s Day…way back when…just beautiful!!! Marisa was a really fabulous mom…we spent a lot of time talking about “mom things” when we were with the two of us…I loved that…and miss that…
…hope today is special for you guys…love you all…
RT
May 11, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Margaret Van der Meulen (Van der Veen)
Hartelijk gefeliceteerd met jou dochter’s verjaardag! Blessings to you all!
Mother’s Day this year is a one, two punch for my family too. 13 years ago, my father passed away. I find celebrating Mother’s Day and remembering the passing of my father is bittersweet for my mother, my sister and myself. But, in everything, we take the one, two punches with the help of God, our family and friends.
Praying for you always.